Dr. Hilden is a Tucson native, 2001 University of Arizona graduate, and a 2005 graduate of the Colorado State University Veterinary School.  She began her veterinary practice as an Emergency and Critical Care doctor at the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson. She then moved to Companion Animal Clinic in Tucson, where she focused on developing general practice and integrative medicine skills.  From 2007 - 2009, she provided relief veterinary service to a variety of clinics including Animal Care Center.

Dr. Hilden is trained in integrative medicine modalities including acupuncture and herbal medicine. She is certified in acupuncture through the Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians course offered through Colorado Veterinary Medical Association and has been trained in herbal therapies through Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine (www.tcvm.com). Dr. Hilden is a member of the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (www.ivas.org)

Additional interests of Dr. Hilden include attending to the unique compassionate care needs of cats in the practice, pain management practices for all our patients, and acupuncture for the Canine Athlete.

Dr. Hilden has a special interest in dentistry as well and is a member of the American Veterinary Dental Society,

She shares her home with her partner, three dogs and two cats. In her time away from work she enjoys hiking, playing racquetball, and training for and competing in Olympic Distance triathlons.